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fAIRBUDS XL
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Fairbuds XL Headphones Reviews
I expected the best, but it was better than expected.
The noice-canceling thingie doesn't know what to do with the wind. It doesn't need to be big wind and it gets through badly. Besides that. I love it, but not worth the price.. I would take of 20-50€
I absolutely despise the voice feedback. Please give me the option to turn it into little beeps and boops (or rather disable it completely). Also the startup sound pays 1.5 times and it sounds like absolute garbage. Also the headset turns on when I plug it in to charge and I hate it. Also the BT keeps disconnecting/reconnecting to my Fairphone in 2 device mode. So overall I really hate every part of the software (noise canseling is acceptable though) but I'll still keep it and will probably buy from you again because somehow you're the only ones to make repairable stuff. Please put some more care into software, you're not a hardware only company.
Nice, comfortable and repairable headphones, noise-cancelling is not the best. Firmware upgrades are possible.
Overall nice headphones for the price. Modular and nice looking. ANC leaves a bit to be desired. Wind gives a lot of noise when blowing from certain directions and turning the head will make ambient sounds come through more or less, which can be a bit annoying when listening to music. Other ANC headphones I have used have never had this issue.
Good quality, good comfort, it was a bit expensive but I intend to use it as long as possible: it should be well worth it in the long run.
A bit heavy
The Fairbuds XL feel very solid and fit comfortably. They pair swiftly with my work laptop and mobile phone at the same time, and switching from one to the other is easy and issue-free. I expected noise cancellation to be more noticeable, but I have never tried noise cancellation before, so I cannot compare it to other headsets. Sound quality is good for podcast and meeting content, which I what I use them for.
It feels very high quality to the touch. The noise cancelling is very good. It is easy to take apart if you look at the tutorial videos.
Any slight touch on the headphones echoes horribly. You can hardy hear anything when it's windy. Expect them to tear off faster than other headphones, althought that is reasonably expected for a modular design.
Hi Jorge, we really appreciate that you took the time to share this feedback with us. We'll make sure to pass it along to our team. If there is anything else we can do at this point, please don't hesitate to contact us. Best, Lara
Everything and even more than I expected from the product. Highly recommend!
So nice to wear, and a beautiful color!
I love my Fairbuds XL headphones. They are comfy and feel very solid and good quality. I also love that they are made in a sustainable way and if anything breaks I can get replacement parts.
I love it but it can be a bit hard to turn it on and off sometimes, which is fine considering the good battery The joystick is really great for changing songs and volume, and its comfy and isolates well
Very comfortable to wear, execellent audio quality all around, ala in all great value for money
These are comfy and good at what they do. They block out noise well, physically, and also the noise cancelling modes work well. If one mode isn't quite right, I switch through the modes and another mode is usually providing the perfect sound balance. I like being able to control the sound profile through the app. (It'd be nice if they had a description of each of the sound profiles.)
Great Headphones!
Best sustainable headset
Perfect sound, very comfort comfortable
dual Bluetooth mode glitches sometimes when connected to two devices, e.g. PC and Phone, listening to music on PC and there are audible glitches whenever notifications arrive to phone (Fairphone 3+). Over extended periods of time of wear needs to be repositioned to avoid discomfort. This wasn't the case with Jabra Evolve 75 that I had before.
Overall good but has some flaws. The vegan leather barely breathes at all, leading to sweaty ears quite quickly. The noise cancelling is good in certain environments, but it's not that great at blocking out voices. Finally, the Bluetooth software stack is not ideal, as it's not fully compatible with all versions of bluez on Linux, but this is not too difficult to work around by installing an older version of bluez. This works well with other headphones, so the Fairbuds XL are certainly doing something a little bit out of spec. Some minor notes: - the lack of a 3.5 mm port is an odd omission. I don't think an adapter is a very nice workaround - the battery remaining reported over the Bluetooth protocol and through the app do not match very well. This is quite confusing. In my phone's Bluetooth settings, it currently says 50% while the app claims 30% - Doing a factory reset on the headphones doesn't actually reset the EQ profile, which is strange
Good sound quality
Overall its good
When you buy these headphones, you are making a compromise. You sacrifice quality for fair wages of workers in the supply chain and ecological materials from which the headphones are made, and you gain a product that is easy to repair. Unfortunately, according to my research, the headphones could have a manufacturing defect and are susceptible to breaking the headband base. The ear cups could be a bit larger and versions with different materials could be available. In addition, the fit of the elements could be better, e.g. the headband cover does not fit evenly on the headband. Fairphone is a relatively new brand on the market and still suffers from "childhood problems". An example would be an insufficiently tested firmware update or a poorly selected repair centre (with a lot of bad reviews).
Generally good, but has a few very annoying issues - Short battery life - Very loud sounds for e.g. when switching noise canceling mode. I always have to put them off to change noise canceling due to that. - Noise canceling does not make much of an impact and struggles badly while its windy.
Really nice sound, great design. I did find them a bit heavier than others but soon got used to it
it's expensive but seems great so far
It is a bit heavier than expected. Quality of the sound is good.
Great sound, great fit. Absolutely love them.
Great battery life, great sound
Great for video call. Noise cancelling helps to cut out noise from open space office.
Great Headset, I really love using the Fairbuds XL at work, so I wear them for multiple hours a day for the past couple of days. They are quite comfortable and only after hours I put them off for short time. Really nice. A cool thing would be a hardware mute button either at the headphone itself, or at least at the USB-C to 3,5mm-Jack cable. This would mean 5/5 stars for me :)
Love that it is fair, of good quality, and that I can repair it myself if necessary.
Very happy with these as a replacement for my Bose NC700 which failed after 4 years. I didn't want to buy a third pair from Bose as they didn't last more than 4 years of use. Looking forward to having a longer period of use with my repairable Fairbuds xl
I'm a ridiculously heavy user of headphones. As well as regular use, I often sleep in then to cover the noise of a CPAP machine, as well as daytime use. My last three sets of major-brand headphones have all failed at the vertical-axis hinges. These are very comfortable, and wearable for a long time. They don't interfere with sleep. I've repeatedly worn them for entire days. The slight discomfort of not having a vertical-axis rotation of the ear cups is, I think, a very fair compromise. The noise cancelling seems pretty well alongside my previous xm4's. The battery life just blows my previous headphones out of the water. First time I've had a set realistically at >2 days and nights rather than 7-8 hours. Feeling far more robust and solid than other headphones I've used, and the fact that it's repairable means it should massively outlast them. I'm delighted.
By far the best headphones I've owned
Great product and super durable
Well made and comfortable. Ears get a bit hot after a while due to the closed back design. Sound quality is good.
Good looking, good sound quality, easy in use. Only discomfort is that the ear buds press a little too hard on the temples of my flasses.
Great headphones, they replaced a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 2's that finally failed at the charging socket after much use. These are a very fine replacement!
Great product, great ethics
They are perfect. Easy to use, comfortable and the sound is great. The noise cancelling mode is quite great too. As someone who's very sensitive to noise, I wear noise cancelling headphones every time I walk outside of my house and I was afraid that it wouldn't work enough for me, but it's exactly what I was searching for. I feel sufficiently shut off from the world to be at ease, and can rejoice in music peacefully. There's one negative point though : the ear cushions are made from leather and I didn't find this information on the website before my purchase. I made this discovery later, while browsing the fairbuds app. The description lacks clarity about this and it's the only thing, in my view, that prevents Fairbuds from being 100% ethical. Many of us value animal lives just as much as human lives :)
Casque très confortable, fonction antibruit performante.
Expected to be great, but I good even better!
Very comfortable and high quality, but I find that the noise cancelling is not the best and that I hear some mild creaking noises through the headphones. The battery life is amazing and simple to repair.
L'ensemble respire la qualité de construction. Simple et efficace.
Great build quality, great principles!
Sounds good. Comfy. Works expectedly.
nice to hear music, but the mic doesn't work at all
Hello Michael, thanks very much for bringing this to our attention. We’re so sorry to hear about your experience & the wait you're having with our response - we're currently experiencing busier times on our end. We can see you already created a support request, and we asked our Support team to get back to you as soon as possible. Best, Lorena
Excellent headphones. If you, like me, have large ears, the ear pads might be a bit too small.
You don't get all you paid today. I got these to support a company that is giving long turn support
While there are some improvements that I'd like to see, the fact that its so repair friendly, outweigh all the small issues, no other company provides such level of repairability, and I'm confident I could get these headphones lasting 10+ years. I'm using them daily for work calls and for gaming, for which they both do a decent job. Not sure about the microphone, since I use an external one.
I would have loved to write a better review, but the ANS was extremely weak when used indoor, and I couldn't get the Bluetooth device to be recognized as headphone/headset under Ubuntu 22.04, regardless whether I used pipewire or pulse audio. On the upside the delivery was fast and the return relatively easy.
Hello Henning, we sincerely apologize for the experience you’ve had. We see that you have been already helped by our support team via email. If there's anything else we can do, please do not hesitate to update your support request & we'll help further! Best, Lorena
Sounds good, feels good, should outlast the competition and therefore better value for money for longer.
Kind of quiet with Fairphone 5 but works great if connected with PC
High sound quality, great comfort, good noise cancelation
The mic is useless and the NC takes away hardly anything...
Hello Johannes, thank you for your review. We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your Fairbuds XL. We’ve sent you an email to get a bit more information so that we can find a fix for you. So keep an eye out for an email from us. Best, Jules
Good product.
Great all around, can be a little heavy on the ears.
Comfy headphones. I mainly use them to watch movies and for video call. Active noise cancelling is good. Price is a bit high, but that is the premium you pay for sustainability and for the modular design.
Bought these after my Beats Solo 3 broke. I feel that the sound quality in Beats was better. Also for me the comfort of the Beats was better. But for me it is really about long-term investment in electronics and the sustainability aspect. The Fairbuds sound great and are cofortable enough, but if you are looking the best value, then these are not for you
Very well made and quite comfortable. Very good sound.
good quality, reassuring to know i can replace the ear pieces and battery when needed
Good fit, easy to connect to phone and laptop. Easy to use. Noisecancelling is good but could be better
Use my Fairbuds on a daily base. For a moment of meditation, enjoy a podcast, to dream away travelling by train.
Love the sound
Very durable and sounds great
Noise cancelling is depending on direction of source. Everything ahead of you is cancelled well.
These headphones are just amazing. The sound is stunning. Very happy
BANANA OWL
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Excellent ethical headphones. More expensive, but that's expected when they are ethically sourced/produced.
Best sustainable headphones (:
Solid, good sound, easy to use. One tiny feature that would be nice to have and I did not find yet in setting would be to control muting/unmuting the microphone. A solid purchase that seems to be able to serve well for long years.
The product was never delivered so I can't rate it.
Hello Niklas, thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We’ve just popped you a follow-up email to get a bit more information so that we can work on resolving this for you. Best, Lorena
Easy to set up and great sound quality. Noise cancelling works alright. Easy control via joystick. Headphones are quite heavy though but huge advantage is that you can switch out broken pieces yourself! Love that!
Love the noise canceling and the audio! I find myself adjusting the headset from time to time because it gets uncomfortable around the ears, maybe I'd need even bigger over ear pieces (or smaller ears).
The Active Noise Cancelling really works well.
These were a great purchase. We bought them primarily because of the ability to repair and replace parts but the fit and sound quality are excellent, so in the end there was no trade-off :-) Highly recommend and also great to see a company trying to produce electronics that can actually be repaired.
While the ANC can't live up to what's claimed on FairPhone's demonstration videos, the overall sound quality is capable of letting me hear all the details in the music I listen to with a good balance between high, mid and low tones. Calls are perfectly audible, both for me and the person on the other end. That some reviews claim the Earbuds XL are too expensive for their value is incorrect. The competition cuts corners which makes their products too cheap.
The headphones are excellent quality. The fact that the components and materials used are fairly traded goods is vital as I would not have bought them if they weren't. The listening experience is excellent.
I needed some time to evaluate it. All in all, I'm very happy, although It could be more ergonomic when having it on the neck, but my Bose isn't doing better. The Quality is great, but I wish I could turn the speakers 90º to have it take less space. I would also love to have a hard case (as an option) like on my Bose. I'm not sure if the headset could be slightly cheaper because I was happy to spend the money, but some people wouldn't spend so much. I guess maybe you could do a cheaper version with less functionality (not sure). I couldn't find directly the "L" and "R" letters. It wasn't obvious to me what was Left and Right. Also in some cases you can touch the wheel/jog dial without willing to... All in all THANKS for the amazing product. This is why I'm giving a 5-Star in general ;-)
Superb build and sound quality! A little heavy (and tight) for my liking. But they look and sound phenomenal, and the price is worth knowing its supporting a better and fairer world for everyone.
It is a very well designed and built product with the possibility of being repaired by me if needed. I'm very satisfied with it. Hopefully the app will be updated with more featured in the future.
Very comfortable. Sound is great Look fantastic
I am higly disapointed, i knew i was buying the product for it's sustenability, but i was expecting it to be all around way better as i won't be using it. First, it's not confortable, it get warm quickly and have barely any breathability. The closed back design, unlike other, make it quite echoy, and any rubbing from your hair or head wear on the plastic will be quite noticeable. The default noise floor is very hard to determine as the device minimal volume is crazy high. On my galaxy note 9 and my laptop the headset won't emit any sound under 9% of volume, like if it was on mute. Then it's immediately slightly higher than my normal confortable listening level. That mean no podcast or calm music late at night for me. (Or with a jack, no volume issue with it, but then why buying this) Sound quality, outside of the mecanical noise, is ok to me, i'm no audiophile. The "sound profile" are very weird... city name, not very explicit and requiere the app to switch ... give user an EQ, not what ever this is. Then ANC... It's a feature on the box... but it's' quite the downgrade ! It does help a bit with whooshing sound like AC, but that's it, it does nothing for noise, talking, city noise like car... and it bring a very high and noticeable hiss or noize. Sadly there are no way to have it disable all the time and it will be back on the next time you turn the headset on. Mic isn't good from what other tell me but it could be a bluetooth generality as i am comming from a modmymic. Finaly, i wanted to order a replacement battery at the same time as the headset to avoid another shipping co2 cost, but they don't have itnon their shop... I will now have to debate betweend the carbon cost of returning it (will it be repackaged or go to the bin ?) Or having it stay in a box for ever...
Hello Guillaume, thanks very much for sharing these suggestions and bringing this to our attention. We’re so sorry to hear about your experience. We can see you are currently being assisted by our support team via e-mail. Best, Lorena
Color, comfort & quality are great. Love my Fairbuds XL.
Good quality wireless earphones that are easily repairable. We need more companies like Fairphone that care about making products that last instead of creating more e-waste.
Absolut zufrieden
Excellent product. I know of the company and policy to allow you to fix things so snappped this up as I needed a new headset for calls etc. But it's far exceeded my expectations in terms of quality of build and the sound. The noise cancelling is excellent to. Very happy customer.
Great concept, fully repairable for a competitive price.
Nice 👍🏼
The Fairbuds XL headphones are a perfect companion to the Fairphone 4. They deliver high-quality sound and are made from recycled materials, further showcasing Fairphone's dedication to sustainability. These wireless headphones fit comfortably in the ear and offer a good battery life, allowing us to enjoy our favorite music uninterrupted.
The Earphones look awesome and work well with the app and by using the controls on the ear patch. However, I had to send them back because I wasn't pleased at all with the modes for ambient sound (voice through) and active noise cancelling. Both modes are useless outside if there is only the slightest wind. I also tried them in office where I intended to use the noise cancelling for. There was still a lot of ambient sound coming through (keyboard clicks, collegues on telephone calls etc.). The "normal" headphone mode sounded good but I have the feeling that the price is way too high if you can only use them without the two other modes.
Hello Johannes, thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with the Fairbuds XL was not as good as expected. We’ll make sure to pass your feedback along to our team. Best, Lorena
Sturdy design, good sound
Great design and sound
The headphones are overall pretty good, not the best I've used but they're decent. The music is clear, they look great. I think the comfort will increase as I get used to using noise reducing over ear headphones. The only downside is when they're connected to two devices (the main reason I bought these ones), when there is a notification on one device while listening to music on the other, there's a brief, awful crackly noise before resuming music. A bit annoying, I don't care a huge amount about it but I know it would bother some people too much
Honestly, I am disappointed. If they manage to replace mine under warranty, and fix most of the papercuts in a firmware update, I could recommend them, as not perfect but decent headphones. But right now they are a really flawed product. TL:DR the annoying things that could be fixed with software are: - the minimum volume is still too loud - switching between ANC modes is way too slow, I want to click twice and immediately be in ANC OFF, not have to wait 5s before each click - the headphones turn themselves on while in my bag, and stay on with ANC on, draining battery - the headphones don't turn themselves off after all devices have been disconnected Annoyances with the hardware: - my joystick was broken out of the box, it takes 5 tries for a click to be registered, so turning them on or off is a pain, and I can't use pause. I hope warranty fixes that, but how common is this issue? - the earmuffs are not thick enough, my ears are not that sticking out from my head, and yet the hard plastick of the inside of the headphones is pressing on them and causing pain after 2-3h of wearing. The longer version: The headphones are really beautiful in my opinion. The sound is alright, I expected a bit better for the price, sound could be a bit more detailed, but overall not bad. ANC is alright too. The problem is the volume doesn't go low enough in my opinion. The headphones arrived well packaged, but with broken click on the joystick. The warranty process was much slower, I got first generic reply after a day, which is OK, but then to get second one actually about my issue I waited a week. And I only got offered to return the headphones so they are inspected, and if they can confirm the issue, I will get a new one. Which I guess is OK, but I just bought a modular product, why couldn't they just send me the replacement joystick? Much more sustainable and I wouldn't have to part with my still partly functional headphones.
The main thing is that you can repair the phones by yourself and get the spare parts
comfort is better than what I ever had, even my sunheiser. I use it mainly for Zoom/Teams/Meet meetings, colleagues tell me the sound (so the microphone) is good. For me the sound is good. Noise canceling is good to, very nice when I travel by train.
Sound quality is good. Would like to set the equalizer settings explicitly instead of the someone mysterious presets. Initially the headset feels a bit heavy and it clamps your head fits tightly, but it is amazingly comfortable when wearing for a long time (more than an hour). I really like the controls. Build quality is excellent.
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Wireless over ear headphones that change how you listen.
Built-to-last bundle
Grab a Fairphone 5 and get 50€ off Fairbuds XL. Simply add them to your cart!
Follow your own beat
With superior audio quality, you experience the clear highs, warm mids, and deep bass tones that match what you feel. And when you wear headphones from recycled plastics, you dance to the beat of your own drum.
Environmentally sound
Where your inner world meets your outer one. For big sound and bigger impact.
More climate conscious
Even when you’re tuned out, you’re always connected. Producing new headphones is the most CO2 intensive part. By designing our devices with longer lifespans, incorporating recycled materials, and investing in projects that aimed at reducing CO2 emissions during production, we’re taking responsibility for our planet.
More recycled materials
Your headphones are made with over 80% recycled plastics and 100% recycled aluminium in the headband base. In the process of making them, we’re taking care of the people behind the scenes through living wage bonuses and worker voice programs. Feel good about what you consume.
More sound for longer
Your headphones are yours. Really yours. You can repair and replace them yourself. Nothing is glued shut. With spare parts from our web shop and easy video tutorials, it’s all in your hands. Need a new battery? You’ve got this. After all, the most sustainable headphones are the ones built to last.
Electronic-waste neutral
When you buy the Fairbuds XL, we recycle the same amount of electronic waste. This means 100% compensation for the weight of electronics we put into the market. Making your headphones e-waste neutral.
Modularity at its finest
Full headphones
Your headphones are not only foldable, but also made from modular parts. These are repairable and replaceable, so you can listen in style for years to come. Here’s a selection of some of the parts. There’s even more in the web shop.
Battery
You never have to worry about running out of juice. Your battery is replaceable and one of the simplest parts to fix.
Headband and ear cushions
Fit to your comfort, the headband and ear cushions are pretty important to your listening experience. But what happens when there's wear and tear? You can replace both the headband or its cover and the ear cushions. Easily and with minimum effort. So you can reclaim your comfort.
Speaker covers and speakers
With headphones, there's nothing more important than sound quality. So when the left ear isn't playing any sound or the music sounds like it's coming from the 1920s, the experience is totally lost. We've made it so you can repair your speakers and speaker covers in a few simple steps. Getting you back to your full sound as soon as possible.
USB-C
The USB-C port is the unsung hero of our devices. It's used to charge our headphones, so we can keep listening. But all that charging can take a toll. Luckily, our USB-C ports are fully replaceable. Simple and easy, just as it should be.
Make a statement
Bold sound. Bold innovation. For you and the planet.
Superior sound quality
The 40 mm dynamic driver delivers well-balanced sound quality to match your tastes and your mood.
Hybrid Active Noise Canceling
Your sound, your choice. Tune in if it’s noisy. Tune out if it’s not. You can activate your noise canceling feature at any time.
Industry-leading battery life
Designed to get the longest battery life possible. That means more than 500 charging cycles.
Seamless dual point connectivity
Call easily or connect to two devices simultaneously. No more hassle when you switch listening devices.
Dedicated app - IOS and Android
You can choose between equalizer presets, conduct software updates and even give your Fairbuds XL a name - hello!
Unlock the full potential
Listen to your heart’s content with the free Fairsound app.
Expertly Designed Experience
Sonarworks, a world leader in sound calibration, has pulled together data from 150,000 listeners and thousands of headphones to bring an audio experience designed for you.
Signature Equalizer Presets
Not sure how you want to listen? Take a tour through our equalizer presets. Rock the the sounds of Amsterdam, Copenhagen, or whatever matches your mood.
The specs at a glance
The Fairbuds XL are made for all your listening and wireless needs.
Control
Joystick & ANC (Noise canceling) button
Bluetooth & wireless
Bluetooth: 5.1 (Profiles A2DP V1.3.2,AVRCP V1.6.2, GAVPD V1.3,HFP V1.7.2,HSP V1.2)
Wireless Range: up to 10M (open air)
Connecting & charging
USB Type-C
Battery
Battery capacity: 800mAh
Number of cycles: >500 cycles
Charging time: ≤3 hours
Standby time: 320 hours
Calling / Music time: ≤26 hours (ANC on), ≤30 hours (ANC off)
Wireless charging: No
Replaceable battery: Yes
speaker
40mm dynamic driver
Driver type: Dynamic
Sensitivity: 99±2dB at 1KHZ
Frequency Response: 20Hz -20KHz
Driver Impedance: 32Ω
microphone
Total of 6 mics: 2 left, 4 right
Smart assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri
Weather resistant
IP54 rating (resistant to splashes)
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Unfolded: H190 W180 D70
Folded: H140 W180 D70
Weight: 330 grams
Compatibility
Compatible with Fairphone 3, 3+, 4 and 5
Compatible with any device with Bluetooth
Materials
100% Recycled aluminium; 100% recycled tin in solder paste; >80% recycled plastics, Fairtrade Gold integrated into the supply chain; Travel pouch made from recycled fabrics
Spare Parts
Yes: Ear cushions, headband cover, battery, earcap covers, headband, headband base, speaker left & right, speaker to speaker cable
Available in Green and Black
Awards
GUT (2,3), Stiftung Warentest
Included in the box
Everything you need to get started. No more. No less.
Here’s what people say
I expected the best, but it was better than expected.
Nice, comfortable and repairable headphones, noise-cancelling is not the best. Firmware upgrades are possible.
Good quality, good comfort, it was a bit expensive but I intend to use it as long as possible: it should be well worth it in the long run.
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There are more phones than people. And behind every device is a complex supply chain. With suppliers, local communities and the wider industry, we work for fairer materials and more responsible practices. Showing the electronics industry that we can do better.
Together we’re disrupting the industry’s short-term thinking that the world can no longer afford. And changing what it means to be “best.”
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